1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Volvo 260
To start off, 1982 Volvo 260 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 260. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 260. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 260 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
